Cook/Food Service Worker II 6304

Meridian Health Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a full-time Cook/Food Service Worker II for its Riverbend Inpatient Program. The role involves preparing meals, understanding nutritional needs, and maintaining food safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and Food Handler Certification. This position offers merit-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Merit Based Compensation Plan

Voluntary benefits, including critical illness

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Graduate. Additional education in relevant Food Services field is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantity foods and meals according to established standards.
• Serves meals and prepares trays for clients.
• Maintains organized, sanitary food prep area.

Skills

Nutritional understanding

Sanitation practices

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Food Services education preferred

Job description

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Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Cook/Food Service Worker II for our Riverbend Inpatient Program located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

Cook/Food Service Worker II Key Respo nsibilities:

• Prepares quantity foods and meals that are attractive and tasteful, according to established standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of special nutritional needs of clients and/or therapeutic diets.
• Serves meals in the dining room and prepares trays for clients and delivers trays to unit.
• Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments to unit.
• Maintains an organized, sanitary and safe food prep area, including cutting boards, knives and small equipment.
• Maintains appropriate, sanitary and safe work habits on a consistent basis, i.e. frequent hand washing, time and temperature standards, proper sanitizer use. Participates in cleaning needs of department.
• Participates in planning and organizing department catering needs and special events of the department.
• Reports necessary repairs to the maintenance department by use of the computer reporting system.
• Assists with putting away deliveries according to established standards.
• Consistently completes all work as outlined on position sheet.
• Assists with menu and recipe development.
• Assists with inventory, ordering and procuring of supplies.
• Uses EMR daily to review needs of clients. Communicates special needs per policy.
• Does personal interview with clients in absence of RD and Director, to gather relevant information necessary for meal preparations.
• Documents information in EMR and communicates needs to department staff.
• Verifies diet orders other than regular.
• Utilizes training and staff development opportunities or activities appropriate to department function.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
• Participates in organization's quality improvement program.

We are seeking Cook/Food Service Worker II candidates with the following qualities:

• Minimum of High School Graduate. Additional education in relevant Food Services field is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or obtain within 1 year of hire. (ServeSafe or NRFSP)
• Holds a valid Indiana Driver's License, has a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and insurance.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Life balance-oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.